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Beat writer Patricia Traina (Bluesky) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB 19h
The Giants aren't necessarily looking to be buyers by the trde deadline. Here is a look at three players not named Kayvon Thibodeaux, who might be worth moving along with the teams that could make sense.
Beat writer Patricia Traina (Bluesky) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB 5d
There is an argument for trading Kayvon Thibodeaux and one for not trading him. We lay out both and come down on one side of the fence.
Fantasy analyst Dan Duggan (X) 6 teams Abdul CarterLB Aidan HutchinsonDL Ar'Darius WashingtonDB Arvell ReeseLB Bobby Jamison-TravisDL DJ ReaderDL Darius AlexanderDL Dean LowryDL Deonte BanksDB Greg Newsome IIDB Jason PinnockDB Jaylin NoelWR Jevon HollandDB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Maxx CrosbyDL Micah McFaddenLB Nico CollinsWR Paulson AdeboDB Tyler NubinDB 6d
Giants defensive snap counts vs. Texans: • It's so important to hit on a few mid-level free agent signings every offseason. The Giants certainly did with DJ Reader. His two-year, $12 million contract looks like an absolute bargain. Bobby Jamison-Travis has ditched the redshirt and might already be the second-best run-stopper on the D-line. His emergence allowed the Giants to use Darius Alexander almost exclusively in passing situations, which masks his deficiencies against the run. If there's a position I had to predict a trade, it's defensive tackle. This group is getting by, but could really use a solid piece to complement Reader. And I'd expect Dean Lowry to be a practice squad elevation before long. • Abdul Carter is a machine. He was back to playing nearly ever snap after being on a pitch count last week due to a calf injury. On the Texans' game-tying drive late in regulation every member of the D-line was on a knee catching their breath during a timeout and Carter was…
Beat writer Pat Leonard (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Micah McFaddenLB Oct 25 upd
Kayvon Thibodeaux in the backfield there and Micah McFadden cleans up the run stop on 1st down
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- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux drops what would have been a 2nd and 10 interception at midfield with 9:11 remaining in OT
- Oct 25 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) Kayvon Thibodeaux drops a pick at midfield that might have won the game for the #NYGiants
- Oct 25 Aaron Wilson (X) #Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud nearly intercepted and #Giants Kayvon Thibodeaux dropped the football
- Oct 25 Pat Leonard (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux in the backfield there and Micah McFadden cleans up the run stop on 1st down
INJ Dan Duggan (X) NYG Charlie JonesWR Chris ManhertzTE Colton HoodDB Darnell MooneyWR Greg Newsome IIDB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Paulson AdeboDB Theo JohnsonTE Thomas Fidone IITE Tremaine EdmundsLB Tyler NubinDB Oct 22 upd
Giants Injury Report 10/22 Did Not Participate in Practice: ▪️LB Tremaine Edmunds (Shoulder) ▪️TE Chris Manhertz (Calf) ▪️CB Greg Newsome II (Concussion) Limited: ▪️CB Paulson Adebo (Knee) ▪️RT Jermaine Eluemunor (Calf) ▪️S Jevón Holland (Concussion) ▪️TE Theo Johnson (Neck) ▪️WR Charlie Jones (Achilles) ▪️OL Marcus Mbow (Knee) ▪️S Tyler Nubin (Neck) ▪️LT Andrew Thomas (Groin) Full: ▪️TE Thomas Fidone II (Shoulder) ▪️CB Colton Hood (Concussion) ▪️WR Darnell Mooney (Neck) ▪️P Jordan Stout (Right Knee) ▪️OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (Illness)
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Questionable ESPN NFL Injury Report NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 21 upd
Kayvon Thibodeaux: Questionable
Est. return: Oct 25
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RUM Dan Duggan (X) NYG Chris ManhertzTE Jevon HollandDB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Shelby HarrisDL Oct 20 upd
Giants just elected their new NFLPA player reps. Here’s the group, per source: Shelby Harris (Voting rep) Chris Manhertz (alternate) Jevon Holland (alternate) Kayvon Thibodeaux (alternate)
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- Oct 20 Dan Duggan (X) Giants just elected their new NFLPA player reps. Here’s the group, per source: Shelby Harris (Voting rep) Chris Manhertz (alternate) Jevon Holland (alternate) Kayvon Thibodeaux (alternate)
- Oct 20 Jordan Raanan (X) The #Giants newly elected @NFLPA player reps: Shelby Harris (Voting rep) Chris Manhertz Jevon Holland Kayvon Thibodeaux+1
Fantasy analyst Dan Duggan (X) MIN NO NYG WAS Abdul CarterLB Alvin KamaraRB+153k Ar'Darius WashingtonDB Arvell ReeseLB Chris OlaveWR Colton HoodDB DJ ReaderDL Deonte BanksDB Devaughn VeleWR Greg Newsome IIDB Jason PinnockDB Jihad WardLB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Korie BlackDB Micah McFaddenLB Paulson AdeboDB Shelby HarrisDL Trace FordLB Tremaine EdmundsLB Tyler ShoughQB+111k Oct 20
Giants-Saints defensive snap counts (trying to post before any more cuts): • Slight uptick in DJ Reader's playing time. Has to be incredibly challenging to limit his snaps because he is far and away their best DT. His TFL on third-and-goal before halftime could have been a game-changing play. Shelby Harris is a tier or two below, and then it drops off a cliff when they get to the young guys. • Abdul Carter was dominant early with the consecutive holding penalties. Bad tackles just don't have a chance against him. He was on a pitch count while playing through a calf injury. He was quieter as the game progressed, but it also turned into a run-heavy second half. Kayvon Thibodeaux has been better the past two weeks, but they still need more. The roughing the passer penalty was just unnecessary. I'll just say the Jihad Ward release was not a surprise. Trace Ford is out of practice squad elevations. I'm not sure it's a lock that he gets signed to the 53. You're seeing the difference…
Beat writer Pat Leonard (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 18 upd
Kayvon Thibodeaux pressure gets Shough off his spot for a throwaway on 2nd down. Thibodeaux get held on that play, too. No call
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- Oct 18 Jordan Raanan (X) Bad late penalty by Kayvon Thibodeaux. Missed tackle by Jason Pinnock and Alvin Kamara has a 31-yard TD catch + run. Saints 17, Giants 10
- Oct 18 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) Personal foul on Kayvon Thibodeaux for late hit on Tyler Shough who was throwing the ball away puts the ball in #NYGiants territory at 44. Saints driving for the lead.
- Oct 18 Pat Leonard (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux pressure gets Shough off his spot for a throwaway on 2nd down. Thibodeaux get held on that play, too. No call
Beat writer Jordan Raanan (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 14
Coach John Harbaugh thinks people are "underestimating" Kayvon Thibodeaux's contributions. He said the tape is what tells the story, not just the stats. Thinks there are plenty of good and physical plays.
Fantasy analyst Dan Duggan (X) MIN NYG WAS Abdul CarterLB Ar'Darius WashingtonDB Arvell ReeseLB Brian BurnsLB Chauncey GolstonDL DJ ReaderDL Darius AlexanderDL Deonte BanksDB Greg Newsome IIDB Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB Jason PinnockDB Jayden DanielsQB Jevon HollandDB Jihad WardLB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Micah McFaddenLB Shelby HarrisDL Trace FordLB Tyler NubinDB Oct 13
Giants' defensive snap counts vs. Commanders: • Very even split among the top three defensive tackles. That's mostly because Darius Alexander was used as an interior rusher on passing downs. He has replaced Chauncey Golston, while Jihad Ward replaced Kayvon Thibodeaux (who has shifted outside to replace Brian Burns). DJ Reader has been so steady. They've shown impressive discipline not over-using him, which can't be easy because the drop off is significant when he's off the field. Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 33-yard touchdown run on the opening drive came on the first play after Reader and Shelby Harris were replaced by Alexander and CJ Okoye. Okoye got easily displaced from the gap where the run went. Harris has been playing better recently, but the depth here is still a concern. Ward failed to make an impact in his debut in his role as an interior rusher on passing downs and a DE in the base 3-4. • Abdul Carter continues to play at an extremely high level. He had six pressures…
Beat writer Patricia Traina (Bluesky) MIN NYG J.J. McCarthyQB+101k Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 12
Are the Giants buyers at the deadline? NFL insider Jordan Schultz joins the show to discuss that plus: JJ McCarthy’s real role, why Kayvon Thibodeaux could draw interest, NFL officiating, the NFC East and more. (Photo: Julian Leshay Guadalupe-IMAGN Images)
Beat writer Pat Leonard (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Trace FordLB Oct 11 upd
Giants have Trace Ford on the edge opposite Kayvon Thibodeaux to start this next drive
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Beat writer Pat Leonard (X) ARI NYG WAS Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 8
Giants DC Dennard Wilson said he was able to pressure more Sunday vs Arizona when Giants played a lot of man to man defense early & Cardinals weren’t getting much separation Last week’s coaching emphasis was “everybody’s a pass rusher.” Team brought it to life. Wilson said he likes Kayvon Thibodeaux’s power and the speed is there as a rusher. And although he “needs to convert a little bit better,” Wilson admits in the summer/preseason “we probably had him playing inside too much. He’s better on the edge.” Yes he is. Kayvon has had some success in Washington in his career, too
Fantasy analyst Dan Duggan (X) ARI MIN NYG Abdul CarterLB Arvell ReeseLB Brian BurnsLB Chauncey GolstonDL DJ ReaderDL Darius AlexanderDL Deonte BanksDB Greg Newsome IIDB Jacoby BrissettQB Jason PinnockDB Jihad WardLB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Marvin Harrison Jr.WR Michael WilsonWR Shelby HarrisDL Tremaine EdmundsLB Tyler NubinDB Oct 5
Giants' defensive snap counts vs. Cardinals: • Uptick in snaps for DJ Reader and Shelby Harris. Reader has been quietly steady all season. Harris had his best game, highlighted by the tipped pass that turned into an Arvell Reese interception. Darius Alexander's playing time increased as he was back in the third-down package with Kayvon Thibodeaux bumped out to edge rusher. CJ Okoye had an impressive bull rush for his first career sack. Chauncey Golston played almost exclusively on the defensive line before leaving with a neck injury (he looked woozy) in the third quarter. Alexander and Reader were the interior DL on passing downs after Golston's departure. • Abdul Carter had a major impact rushing the passer regardless of what the box score says. He was constantly winning quickly and putting pressure on Jacoby Brissett. He has been off the field for four defensive snaps in the past two games. That's not sustainable. Need to find a way to rotate more even with Brian Burns…
Beat writer Jordan Raanan (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 4 upd
Big opportunity for Kayvon Thibodeaux as a full-time starter for the remainder of the season. He’s a free agent at the end of the year. Thibodeaux had 11.5 sacks in 2023. Eight in the 2+ seasons since. #Giants
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- Oct 4 Pat Leonard (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux arrives for Giants Cardinals
- Oct 4 Jordan Raanan (X) Big opportunity for Kayvon Thibodeaux as a full-time starter for the remainder of the season. He’s a free agent at the end of the year. Thibodeaux had 11.5 sacks in 2023. Eight in the 2+ seasons since. #Giants
Beat writer John Sigler (Bluesky) ATL NO NYG PIT Gervon Dexter Sr.DL Joey Porter Jr.DB Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Oct 1
Between their interest in Kayvon Thibodeaux, Gervon Dexter Sr., and Joey Porter Jr., it feels like the Saints are just waiting for the right opportunity to strike on an impact defender before next month's trade deadline. Just wonder who emerges and what it ultimately costs them.
MOVE Pat Leonard (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Odell Beckham Jr.WR Sep 29
Kayvon Thibodeaux acted in a Tuesday afternoon Zoom call like he was finding out the news of Odell Beckham Jr.’s release for the first time. “Odell?” Thibodeaux said, leaning back and groaning. “Man, just wishing him the best.” The Giants later reached out to media to clarify that Thibodeaux was aware of Beckham’s release prior to his interview. Odd. Regardless, OBJ gets cut 2 days after the stadium chanted for him— and 4 days after John Harbaugh said he was all for including Beckham more in the offense Story in the @NYDailyNews · Quoting SNY Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux finds out live on the call about the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. "Wish him the best, he's a legend in the game - he's definitely going to be able to make a statement somewhere"
MOVE Jordan Raanan (X) NYG Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Odell Beckham Jr.WR Sep 29 upd
Kayvon Thibodeaux's reaction to learning Odell Beckham Jr. was cut. He says he didn't know before.
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- Sep 29 Jordan Raanan (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux's pretend reaction to learning Odell Beckham Jr. was cut. He said he didn't know before. He did.+1
- Sep 29 Pat Leonard (X) Kayvon Thibodeaux finds out live on the call about the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. "Wish him the best, he's a legend in the game - he's definitely going to be able to make a statement somewhere"
Beat writer Dan Duggan (X) NYG Brian BurnsLB Chauncey GolstonDL Darius AlexanderDL Kayvon ThibodeauxLB Sep 28 upd
Brian Burns has two years remaining on his contract with $44M cap hits in 2027 and 2028. He was going to be up for a new deal after this season to lower those cap hits and lock the 28-year-old in longer. Now, uncertainty. Meanwhile, Kayvon Thibodeaux gets 14 games as an every-down OLB. Huge opportunity for him in a contract year. Giants are going to need to reconfigure their front seven. Not sure they can have Chauncey Golston playing as much DL when he’s also the top backup OLB now. This means Darius Alexander is likely going to get a new life as an interior pass rusher.
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- Sep 28 Dan Duggan (X) Giants-Titans defensive snap counts: • DJ Reader and Shelby Harris have held steady around 50% of the snaps in all three games. Darius Alexander back in the mix after being a healthy scratch in Week 2. He figures to see more time on passing downs in Brian Burns’ absence. • Didn’t even consider the possibility of Burns playing after he missed practice all week with a sprained ankle. They started out using him only on third downs, but he eventually got some early-down snaps as the game progressed. Impossible to say if the ankle injury contributed to the ACL. I’d be more inclined to blame the turf. It’s weird to not feel great about a defensive performance that yielded just seven points. But the lack of pass rush was alarming. Abdul Carter played 97% of the snaps, and that was with Burns still in the mix. That’s not sustainable. Kayvon Thibodeaux was quiet in his most extensive PT of the season. Going to need to pick it up with Burns out. • Arvell Reese looked like a top five…
- Sep 28 Dan Duggan (X) Brian Burns has two years remaining on his contract with $44M cap hits in 2027 and 2028. He was going to be up for a new deal after this season to lower those cap hits and lock the 28-year-old in longer. Now, uncertainty. Meanwhile, Kayvon Thibodeaux gets 14 games as an every-down OLB. Huge opportunity for him in a contract year. Giants are going to need to reconfigure their front seven. Not sure they can have Chauncey Golston playing as much DL when he’s also the top backup OLB now. This means Darius Alexander is likely going to get a new life as an interior pass rusher.

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